48Synonyms found for bylaw

Word Origin & History

bylaw late 13c., bilage "local ordinance," from O.N. or O.Dan. bi-lagu "town law," from byr "place where people dwell, town, village," from bua "to dwell" + lagu "law." So, a local law pertaining to local residents, or rule of a corporation or association. Sense influenced by by.

Example Sentences for bylaw

But the rumblings of discontent over the bylaw changes already are coming without the vituperation that existed a year ago.

The old bylaw granted this right only for academic matters.

As mentioned above, state and federal laws supercede any local library bylaw provisions.

The next step is to write down what bylaw you want changed and how you want it worded.